2023 Honourable Mention, Primary Category: 'Powering Growth, by women of Singapore' by Lee Wei Ting Renae
This painting shows some of the many women who powered Singapore’s growth. In the foreground, Georgette Chen, a famous painter herself, is painting these women of different times, overcoming challenges and contributing to Singapore in different fields. In the centre, Agnes Joaquim presents Vanda Miss Joaquim which became Singapore’s national flower in 1981. Liew Yuen Sien, Nanyang Girls’ High School’s principal for 40 years, shaped many generations of young students, and swimmer Joscelin Yeo did us proud by winning 40 SEA Games gold medals.
Behind them is Dr Cheong Koon Hean, the first female CEO of HDB, who transformed Singapore’s city and housing. On the right, Gan Siow Huang, the first Brigadier-General of SAF, salutes Lee Mei Yi who is flying a fighter plane as the first female to command a fighter squadron. Finally, Anastasia Tjendri-Liew presents her delicious kuehs to the world and everyone stands proud in front of our Singapore flag.